15 Nigerians, Ugandan Win ‘The Future Awards In Africa 2013’

Fifteen young Nigerians and one Ugandan at the Aztech Arcum, Port Harcourt, emerged winners of “The Future Awards Africa 2013”.

Our Correspondent reports that the awards that spanned across various aspects of endeavour were presented to outstanding achievers who are below the age of 31.

They are: Orode Uduaghan-Okpu, who won the Prize in Advocacy and Activism; Ife Adebayo, Community Action; Otto Orondaam, Education; Uche Pedro, Media Entrepreneur of the Year.

The prize in Journalism went to Toyosi Ogunseye; Kingsley Ezeani, New Media; Saeed Jumah, Business; and Precious Nweke, Agriculture.

The trio of Ayodeji Adewunmi, Opeyemi Awoyemi and Olalekan Olude of Jobberman.com received the prize in Enterprise Support; Hugo Obi, Science and Technology; and Kaye Temenu, Professional Service.

Dr Adanna Chukwuma won the prize in Public Service; O. C. Ukeje, Entertainment Talent; Kenneth Gyang, Arts and Culture; and Aisha Bello, Fashion and Style.

The biggest award of the night went to Ashish Thakkar from Uganda, who was recognised as the Young Person of the Year.

Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi  who spoke at the event, urged the youth to contribute their quota in nation building.

“The way you behave does not augur well for this country,” he said, adding that their contributions was necessary to move the country to greater height.

In his speech, the Executive Director of the awards, Chude Jideonwo said the award was set up to inspire young people to achieve great things.

“We have been working hard to inspire young people to become very responsible leaders of tomorrow.

“The Future Awards Africa works all-year-round mentoring young people all over Nigeria and Africa,  and we shall continue to do so,” he said.

Former National Deputy Chairman, PDP, Dr Sam Sam Jaja (2nd left), with Administrator, Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority, Dame Aleruchi Cookey-Gam and chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Hon. Dakuku Peterside (right), during the declaration of PDP members for APC in Opobo Town, last Thursday